Glossary
Acronyms and domain terms used across the docs.
- API — Application programming interface
- A programmatic interface that lets external software interact with Ministra Pro.
- DASH — Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP
- Vendor-neutral adaptive-bitrate streaming protocol.
- DRM — Digital rights management
- Technology that enforces content licensing by restricting playback to authorised devices.
- DVR — Digital video recording
- Recording of broadcast programs for later playback, pause, and rewind.
- EPG — Electronic programming guide
- Structured schedule of broadcast programs published by the provider.
- HEVC — High Efficiency Video Coding
- High-efficiency video codec, also known as H.265.
- HLS — HTTP live streaming
- Adaptive-bitrate streaming protocol developed by Apple.
- IPTV — Internet Protocol Television
- A standard for delivering television programming over IP networks instead of traditional broadcast.
- MPEG — Moving picture experts group
- Family of media-coding standards (video codecs, containers, and streaming formats).
- NPVR — Network personal video recorder
- Server-side recording of broadcast programs to shared storage.
- OTT — Over-the-top
- Media delivered directly over the public internet, bypassing traditional broadcast networks.
- STB — Set-top box
- End-user device that decodes streams and presents the Ministra Pro interface on a television.
- VOD — Video on demand
- Media content that subscribers request on demand rather than following a broadcast schedule.